Fund manager Baillie Gifford is to transfer assets from its investment trust savings scheme to financial adviser Hargreaves Lansdown in a deal similar to the one between Hargreaves and JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) announced earlier this month.

Promoters of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Europe saw net inflows of €5.2 billion throughout March, while assets under management (AuM) in the European ETF sector increased by €17.9 billion to a total of €625.2 billion.

Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM) has launched a factor-enhanced equity strategy and multi-income fund as part of the company’s aim to develop “innovative solutions” that help clients achieve their goals.

Alternative assets are set to rise but fragmentation is still a problem for the AIFMD, which is soon due for its second iteration. Managers need to rely on service providers more than ever, says Anja Grenner of Intertrust.

As China continues to open its financial sector to foreign investors and embed itself ever deeper into the global economy, now is the time to handpick the stocks and investment targets that foreign investors crave, says Jun Li, chief investment officer of Sagard China.

Roundtables & Panels

Jersey’s ability to innovate, its potential role as a post-Brexit bridge between the UK and the EU, and a significant increase in alternative assets were among the topics discussed by our panel. Chaired by Romil Patel in St Helier.

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Brexit debate

The Leaver, the Remainer

Watch the debate between the pro-Brexit Roger Bootle and pro-Remain Gina Miller which took place at the SGG Thought Leadership Series event in January. Also watch the panel that followed on the distribution of UK funds into the EU and much more!